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Wax on, wax off Self defense is taught on campus in various forms. Wednesday, October 7, 1998 Volume 61 Number 18 See lifestyles page 6 enave aeooves. Something's fishy. PU(DiJj;l)(ojiLi S 1 it - . f , . - i X, passes resolutions By Julianne Hancock campus affairs editor-The Signpost Two resolutions were passed, one sparking a lengthy debate, during Monday's senate meeting. The resolution "Clear the Path" was unanimously supported by the senate body, but two amendments that were added drew debate on the bill that lasted almost 45 minutes long. The amendments, presented by black students senator John Shaw, made the resolution be put into Section 5 of the Weber State University Policies and Procedures Manual. By amending it into the PPM, the new procedure would not be just a suggestion anymore, but a regulation, Shaw said. Many senators were confused about whether or not the resolution would have to be rewritten as a bill, which has clear provisions, not just a recommendation, as a resolution is. Shaw and Felicia Ganthcr, student government coordinator, tried to explain that the amendment would make the bill the same: a recommendation to the power plant and to Anand Dyal-Chand to make provisions for tine handicapped. The amendment was just making the resolution take a step further, where it would be taken to the Board of Trustees to be written as an amendment in tine PPM. Further debate ensued when Dyal-Chand said the debate was unnecessary because he was already making arrangements to see that preexisting provisions in the PPM regarding this issue would be implemented further. Eventually, both the resolution and its amendment passed, regardless of many motions to postpone for a vote until next week. "Clear the Path" was presented by disabled students senator Ardcll Jenks. The resolution requested that paths and walkways nearon-cam-pus construction must be kept cleared for disabled students. Jenks said the reason he ran for senate was because of problems for disabled students like these. He is pleased the amended resolution passed. In a separate issue, the resolution "We Need New Paint" was also voted on. The resolution was presented by honors and integrated students senator Amy Gustaveson last week, and received no debate Monday. Despite newfound concerns that students shouldn't cross at the non-signal crosswalks at 3700 S., 3800 S. and 4100 S., because of traffic, the senate decided to pass the resolution unanimously. See Senate page 2 Burglars targeting vehicles By Taylor S. Fielding editor in chief-The Signpost Following two vehicle burglaries last week, Weber State University students should be taking precautions to protect their property. For three other WSU students, it is too late. According to reports from the Weber State Police Department, three vehicles were burglarized on campus in the early morning hours of Oct. 1. The burglaries occurred sometime between 10 p.m. Sept. 30 and the morning of Oct. 1 . Two of the vehicles were parked in the R-3 parking lot, west of Promontory Tower, the location of two vehicle burglaries Sept. 26. The third vehicle was parked in the R-l parking lot, cast of Wasatch Hall, police reports state. In the most recent incidents, burglars used a variety of methods to gain entry to the victim's vehicles. Sonic of the vehicles did not show signs of forced entry, while others' windows have been pried open or broken out. In all of the cases, stereo equipment and compact discs were the burglars' main items of plunder. In the most recent incidents occurring in the R-3 lot, a Kenwood stereo valued at $350 was taken from one vehicle and a $275 Toshiba AMFM CD player was taken from the other. A CD case full of CDs valued at $300 and two packs of cigarettes were taken from one of the vehicles. Total damage just for these two vehicles is estimated at $450, according to police reports. In the Oct. 1 incident, which occurred in the R-l lot, the suspects broke out the car window, causing $100 damage. They also took a Sony Discman CD Player and 65 CDs in a CD case, valued at $800. Police are continuing an investigation into the incidents and believe that the same suspects have committed all five of the burglaries. i y i " X I-. Matt Harker dumped the remaining two fish in the toilet from the 14 original goldfish used as a centerpiece at a banquet. The fish weren't fed and all but one died, but Harker dumped even the live one so he could clean the bowl. Story of buffalo soldiers to be told Thursday By Julianne Hancock campus affairs editor-The Signpost The 9th and 10th Cavalry and the 24th and 25th Infantry Regiments are arguably the most important regiments ever to serve in the United States Army. While the valor and bravery of their service is not recorded in most history books, the regiments mark a landmark period in history for African Americans. Until 1866. African Americans could not serve in the United States Army unless the States were in wartime. But that July, until April 1867, veterans of the United States Colored Troops from the Civil War and many more African Americans were honored to serve during these years. Their numbers totaled over 1,000. Michael Engs. a counselor in the Academic Skills Department at Pima Community College, will be speaking tomorrow at open hour on the historical impact of the buffalo soldiers. Jozef Pawloski, Convocation chair,-said he chose Engs to address Weber State University students on the subject of buffalo soldiers because Engs is one of the top experts in his field. The buffalo soldiers had a reputation for speed, bravery and daring service on the frontier, but their initial duties were exhausting and monotonous. The soldiers spent long hours patrolling the terrain and the United States-Mexican border. rebuilding many army posts, stringing miles of telegraph lines, escorting settlers, cattle herds and railroad crews and developing national parks. The buffalo soldiers participated in active duty in Cuba, the Philippines and San Fransisco, fighting with other infantry troops. There arc legends about the name of the African-American infantries origin. It is rumored the name "buffalo soldiers" comes from the soldier's fight ing spirit, which reminded many of the Indian or buffalo. Pawloski felt the role of the buffalo soldiers in Utah is underestimated, and it was important for open hour to allow Engs to tell the story. "The struggles of the buffalo soldiers arc documented, but there arc a great deal of people that are not aware of their efforts and sacrifices in the west," Pawloski said. Engs will be speaking at 10 a.m. in the ballroom. inside post neWS seepage 2 &3 editorial see page 4 features see page 8 SpOftS see page 12 Classifieds . . . .see page 15

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Wax on, wax off Self defense is taught on campus in various forms. Wednesday, October 7, 1998 Volume 61 Number 18 See lifestyles page 6 enave aeooves. Something's fishy. PU(DiJj;l)(ojiLi S 1 it - . f , . - i X, passes resolutions By Julianne Hancock campus affairs editor-The Signpost Two resolutions were passed, one sparking a lengthy debate, during Monday's senate meeting. The resolution "Clear the Path" was unanimously supported by the senate body, but two amendments that were added drew debate on the bill that lasted almost 45 minutes long. The amendments, presented by black students senator John Shaw, made the resolution be put into Section 5 of the Weber State University Policies and Procedures Manual. By amending it into the PPM, the new procedure would not be just a suggestion anymore, but a regulation, Shaw said. Many senators were confused about whether or not the resolution would have to be rewritten as a bill, which has clear provisions, not just a recommendation, as a resolution is. Shaw and Felicia Ganthcr, student government coordinator, tried to explain that the amendment would make the bill the same: a recommendation to the power plant and to Anand Dyal-Chand to make provisions for tine handicapped. The amendment was just making the resolution take a step further, where it would be taken to the Board of Trustees to be written as an amendment in tine PPM. Further debate ensued when Dyal-Chand said the debate was unnecessary because he was already making arrangements to see that preexisting provisions in the PPM regarding this issue would be implemented further. Eventually, both the resolution and its amendment passed, regardless of many motions to postpone for a vote until next week. "Clear the Path" was presented by disabled students senator Ardcll Jenks. The resolution requested that paths and walkways nearon-cam-pus construction must be kept cleared for disabled students. Jenks said the reason he ran for senate was because of problems for disabled students like these. He is pleased the amended resolution passed. In a separate issue, the resolution "We Need New Paint" was also voted on. The resolution was presented by honors and integrated students senator Amy Gustaveson last week, and received no debate Monday. Despite newfound concerns that students shouldn't cross at the non-signal crosswalks at 3700 S., 3800 S. and 4100 S., because of traffic, the senate decided to pass the resolution unanimously. See Senate page 2 Burglars targeting vehicles By Taylor S. Fielding editor in chief-The Signpost Following two vehicle burglaries last week, Weber State University students should be taking precautions to protect their property. For three other WSU students, it is too late. According to reports from the Weber State Police Department, three vehicles were burglarized on campus in the early morning hours of Oct. 1. The burglaries occurred sometime between 10 p.m. Sept. 30 and the morning of Oct. 1 . Two of the vehicles were parked in the R-3 parking lot, west of Promontory Tower, the location of two vehicle burglaries Sept. 26. The third vehicle was parked in the R-l parking lot, cast of Wasatch Hall, police reports state. In the most recent incidents, burglars used a variety of methods to gain entry to the victim's vehicles. Sonic of the vehicles did not show signs of forced entry, while others' windows have been pried open or broken out. In all of the cases, stereo equipment and compact discs were the burglars' main items of plunder. In the most recent incidents occurring in the R-3 lot, a Kenwood stereo valued at $350 was taken from one vehicle and a $275 Toshiba AMFM CD player was taken from the other. A CD case full of CDs valued at $300 and two packs of cigarettes were taken from one of the vehicles. Total damage just for these two vehicles is estimated at $450, according to police reports. In the Oct. 1 incident, which occurred in the R-l lot, the suspects broke out the car window, causing $100 damage. They also took a Sony Discman CD Player and 65 CDs in a CD case, valued at $800. Police are continuing an investigation into the incidents and believe that the same suspects have committed all five of the burglaries. i y i " X I-. Matt Harker dumped the remaining two fish in the toilet from the 14 original goldfish used as a centerpiece at a banquet. The fish weren't fed and all but one died, but Harker dumped even the live one so he could clean the bowl. Story of buffalo soldiers to be told Thursday By Julianne Hancock campus affairs editor-The Signpost The 9th and 10th Cavalry and the 24th and 25th Infantry Regiments are arguably the most important regiments ever to serve in the United States Army. While the valor and bravery of their service is not recorded in most history books, the regiments mark a landmark period in history for African Americans. Until 1866. African Americans could not serve in the United States Army unless the States were in wartime. But that July, until April 1867, veterans of the United States Colored Troops from the Civil War and many more African Americans were honored to serve during these years. Their numbers totaled over 1,000. Michael Engs. a counselor in the Academic Skills Department at Pima Community College, will be speaking tomorrow at open hour on the historical impact of the buffalo soldiers. Jozef Pawloski, Convocation chair,-said he chose Engs to address Weber State University students on the subject of buffalo soldiers because Engs is one of the top experts in his field. The buffalo soldiers had a reputation for speed, bravery and daring service on the frontier, but their initial duties were exhausting and monotonous. The soldiers spent long hours patrolling the terrain and the United States-Mexican border. rebuilding many army posts, stringing miles of telegraph lines, escorting settlers, cattle herds and railroad crews and developing national parks. The buffalo soldiers participated in active duty in Cuba, the Philippines and San Fransisco, fighting with other infantry troops. There arc legends about the name of the African-American infantries origin. It is rumored the name "buffalo soldiers" comes from the soldier's fight ing spirit, which reminded many of the Indian or buffalo. Pawloski felt the role of the buffalo soldiers in Utah is underestimated, and it was important for open hour to allow Engs to tell the story. "The struggles of the buffalo soldiers arc documented, but there arc a great deal of people that are not aware of their efforts and sacrifices in the west," Pawloski said. Engs will be speaking at 10 a.m. in the ballroom. inside post neWS seepage 2 &3 editorial see page 4 features see page 8 SpOftS see page 12 Classifieds . . . .see page 15